Homecoming

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Our Pride. Our Passion. Come Home to StFX!! 

October 2 - 4, 2026 


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Main Schedule of Events

Please check back often as we finalize events and update the schedule.

EVENT

TIME

WHERE

DETAILS

FRIDAY

Registration9:00 am2nd Floor, Keating Centre 
Golden Grad Mass11:00amUniversity Chapel 
Golden Grad Lunch12:00pmConference Room, Keating Centre 
Class of 1975 Phys Ed Reunion2:00 pmThe Golden X Inn 
StFX Alumni Association AGM3:00 pmTBD 
Class of 1991, 1996 & 2001 Reunion5:00 pmThe Golden X Inn 
Golden Grad Reception & Dinner5:00 pmTBD 
Class of 1986 Reception & Dinner5:30 pmTBD 
X-Women Rugby vs. Acadia Axewomen7:00 pmStFX StadiumTickets (on sale July 15 (10am AST)) can be purchased on GoXGo.ca or at the StFX Box Office located in the Keating Centre.
Taps & Taste8:00 pmKeating Centre, Main Arena 

SATURDAY

Alumni Breakfast with Coady Institute 8:00 am   
Homecoming Fun Run

8:00 am Registration

9:00 am Run

Amelia Saputo Centre Lobby 
Registration9:00 am2nd Floor, Keating Centre 
Alumni Awards of Excellence10:00 am Schwartz Auditorium, Gerald Schwartz School of Business 
Blue & White Tailgate12:00 pmChapel SquareJoin alumni, students, and members of the Antigonish community to celebrate Homecoming! With music, games, and food trucks. Free to attend! Dress in your best Blue & White! 
X-Men's Football Game2:00 pmStFX Stadium

Join us for the Ceremonial Kick-off with members of all our celebrating years!

Tickets (on sale July 15 (10am AST)) can be purchased on GoXGo.ca or at the StFX Box Office in the Keating Centre.

MSB Tea2:00 pmTBDA chance to reunite with Alumni with a special connection to Mount St. Bernard. 
Welcome Home Dinner and Dance6:00 pmKeating Centre, Main Arena 

SUNDAY

Farewell Breakfast9:00 amMorrison Hall 
Alumni Mass 11:00am StFX ChapelFor other Faith Related groups & services in Antigonish – Click Here
X-Women Soccer vs. Memorial1:00 pmStFX StadiumTickets (on sale July 15 (10am AST)) can be purchased on GoXGo.ca or at the StFX Box Office in the Keating Centre.
X-Men Soccer vs. Memorial3:30 pmStFX StadiumTickets (on sale July 15 (10am AST)) can be purchased on GoXGo.ca or at the StFX Box Office in the Keating Centre.
Student-Focused Events

EVENT

TIME

WHERE

DETAILS

THURSDAY

Senior Class Trivia and Alumni Council Meet & Greet   

FRIDAY

X-Women Rugby vs. Acadia Axewomen7:00 pmStFX StadiumTickets (on sale July 15 (10am AST)) can be purchased on GoXGo.ca or at the StFX Box Office located in the Keating Centre.
Taps & Taste8:00 pmMain Arena, Charles V. Keating Centre 

SATURDAY

Homecoming Fun Run

8:00 am Registration

9:00 am Run

Amelia Saputo Centre Lobby 
Blue & White Tailgate12:00 pmChapel SquareFeaturing food trucks, music, dunk tank, carnival games, face painting. Free to attend!
X-Men's Football Game2:00 pmStFX Stadium

Join us for the Ceremonial Kick-off with members of all our celebrating years!

Tickets (on sale July 15 (10am AST)) can be purchased on GoXGo.ca or at the StFX Box Office in the Keating Centre.

SUNDAY

X-Women Soccer vs. Memorial1:00 pmStFX StadiumTickets (on sale July 15 (10am AST)) can be purchased on GoXGo.ca or at the StFX Box Office in the Keating Centre.
X-Men Soccer vs. Memorial3:30 pmStFX StadiumTickets (on sale July 15 (10am AST)) can be purchased on GoXGo.ca or at the StFX Box Office in the Keating Centre.
Homecoming Ticket Info
EVENT DESCRIPTIONS


Golden Grad Chowder Luncheon – For the classes of 1976 and earlier.

A cherished Homecoming tradition, the Golden Grad Chowder Luncheon is one of the first events of the weekend and serves as a warm welcome back to the campus for our most distinguished alumni. This gathering celebrates the enduring connection between StFX and its Golden Graduates, feature a classic East Coast chowder lunch.   

Golden Grad Dinner – A dinner to honour the class of 1976 and earlier.
The Golden Grad Dinner is a signature Homecoming event that celebrates alumni marking 50 years or more since their graduation from StFX. This special evening features a formal dinner, remarks from university leadership, and a warm atmosphere of reflection, connection and celebration.  

Class of 1986 Dinner – Celebrating the legacy of the Class of 1986 along with friends.

Taps & Taste - Enjoy local brewers, wineries, and distilleries for a tasting style event with food pairings by Sodexo. Entertainment by the energetic folk-rock cover band from Halifax, NS, the East Enders! 

Blue & White Tailgate - Gather together to get ready for the X-Men Football game vs. Mount Allison! Join alumni, students, and the wider Antigonish community for games, face painting, food trucks and more, with music by 90's alumni band, Tim & the Boys. 

Welcome Home Dinner & Dance - Pull up a chair and join the kitchen party!
A chance for Xaverians from every era to gather, celebrate, and enjoy a true East Coast night out. Share a meal, raise a glass, reconnect with old friends, as President Andy Hakin helps us celebrate the spirit of StFX. Then lace up your dancing shoes as Antigonish favourite, Fairmount Road, take the stage and keep the party going.
Dress casual, come hungry, stay late - Welcome home!

Farewell Breakfast - Join us for one last meal together at Morrison Hall before you head home!

BRACELET DETAILS
 
YOUNG ALUMNI BRACELET - $100.00
(for graduates from 2021-2026) includes:
  • Friday Evening - Taps & Taste
  • Saturday Afternoon - Blue & White Tailgate
  • Saturday Evening - Welcome Home Dinner & Dance
  • Sunday Morning - Farewell Breakfast
 
BRONZE BRACELET - $150.00
(for graduates from 1977-2020) includes:
*(Best for most grads looking to enjoy the key events)*
  • Friday Evening - Taps & Taste
  • Saturday Afternoon - Blue & White Tailgate
  • Saturday Evening - Welcome Home Dinner & Dance
  • Sunday Morning - Farewell Breakfast
 
CLASS OF 1986 BRACELET - $160.00
(For graduates from 1986 and friends joining from other years that plan to attend the '1986 Dinner) includes:
  • Friday Evening – Class of 1986 Dinner
  • Friday Evening - Taps & Taste
  • Saturday Afternoon - Blue & White Tailgate
  • Sunday Morning - Farewell Breakfast
***Does not include Welcome Home Dinner***
 
 
GOLD BRACELET - $200.00
(For Graduates from the Class of 1976 or earlier) includes:
  • Friday Afternoon – Golden Grad Chowder Luncheon
  • Friday Evening – Golden Grad Dinner
  • Friday Evening - Taps & Taste
  • Saturday Afternoon - Blue & White Tailgate
  • Saturday Evening - Welcome Home Dinner & Dance
  • Sunday Morning - Farewell Breakfast
 
Individual Event Tickets
  • Golden Graduate Chowder Luncheon - $30
  • Golden Graduate Dinner - $80
  • Taps & Taste (featuring the East Enders) - $50
  • Class of 1986 Dinner - $80
  • Welcome Home Dinner & Dance (featuring Private Society) - $100
  • Farewell Breakfast - $18
 
If you have any questions about Homecoming bracelets or event tickets, please contact the Alumni Office at 902-867-2186 or email @email.
Registration List

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